Ski Holidays in Sestriere

Ski Sestriere! Skiing holidays in Sestriere find you superbly positioned right at the heart of the Milky Way's 400km of pistes. Sestriere is the highest and most snow sure resort in the area. Purpose built in the 1930's the town has a modern and trendy feel. The already extensive lift system was further improved for the 2006 Winter Olympics with new uphill capacity in Sauze and Sansicario.

Inghams skiing holidays in Sestriere also offer excellent accommodation in Borgata, a quieter alpine village 4km from Sestriere, which is centrally located for easy access to the slopes of Sauze d'Oulx. The ski-pass now includes 1 day's skiing in Montgenèvre just over the border in France.

Ski in Sestriere and experience extensive skiing conveniently close to your hotel and the resort centre! Ski holidays in Sestriere deliver a varied après-ski scene, from cosy wine bars to more lively bars and pubs.  You can experience heli-skiing, master snowshoes, try ice skating and much more.

Insider Tip: "The 2006 Olympic bobsleigh run is 45 minutes from Sestriere, at Sansicario. With 19 turns, 1435m long, it's one of the most technically challenging tracks in the world. We organise trips so you can ride this track in a 4-man bob, with a competition driver." (Sandro Valente, General Manager Italy)

Beginners skiing in Sestriere

Use the lifts close to the ski schools in Sestriere and Borgata. Progress to the area's long blue runs 

Intermediates skiing in Sestriere

Intermediate skiers will enjoy the skiing above Sestriere on the Banchetta mountain, and some long runs from Col Basset down towards Sauze d'Oulx. Tour the Milky Way and explore a new area every day! 

Advanced skiing in Sestriere

Advanced skiers can try the World Cup downhill Kandahar piste, test themselves on the steep slopes at the top of Mt. Motta above Sestriere, or tackle the Rio Nero off-piste run from the top of Mt. Fraiteve. 

Snowboarding in Sestriere

The extent and variety of the Milky Way means that there is something for all levels of boarders. Snowpark in Sestriere. 

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• Sestriere is linked to Sauze d'Oulx by the Milky Way ski area